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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,823.41, 30,108.87 and 13,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,823.41, 30,108.87 and 13,323.27 is: 18,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,823.41 : 30,108.87 = 13,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,823.41/30,108.87 = 13,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,823.41x = 30,108.87 × 13,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,823.41x = 401,148,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,148,604.40/21,823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.57

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